Chapter 38: Three Idiots
Not long after, the spaceship arrived at Planet Poseidonia. Everyone headed straight to their autumn outing destination—the seaside.
Yuka, dressed in a swimsuit that looked almost like a sundress, slathered a thick layer of sunscreen on her face and body, and casually smeared some on Ayoi next to her.
Kenji, standing at the forefront, addressed the Combat Department students, "Your activity area is this stretch of beach. I’ll say that once again, no one is allowed to enter the water without reporting. Students from Atlantis Academy will be watching over you on the shore. If anyone is in danger of drowning, call out loudly for help, and they will rescue you."
"Now, free time starts. Come back for lunch in two hours; everyone must return," Kenji instructed, then added, "Dismissed."
He turned and walked away from the crowd, pausing briefly as he passed Yuka, ignoring her hopeful gaze, and quickly departed.
As soon as Kenji left, Yuka’s smile faded, and she lowered her eyes to the beach.
Ayoi grabbed Yuka’s hand, "Yuka, let’s dig in the sand!"
She waved at Alex, "Alex, come over!"
The trio found a less crowded spot and sat down. Yuka half-heartedly dug in the sand, then gave up on the childish activity and lay back on the beach, sighing deeply.
Ayoi, full of enthusiasm, built a sandcastle, while Alex caught crabs nearby, both engrossed like a pair of primary students.
Students from other departments also gradually arrived at Poseidonia, making the beach increasingly crowded.